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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1915

Page

2

Failure to Hit in Pinch And Errors Prove Fatal

Memphis June 7. Dave Roth limited the Crackers and the Chickas to a 5 to 2 victory at Russ Wood Park in the opening game of a four game set. The Chicks benefited from a 4 triple play and Roth’s control as Notre Dame alum Collegian Kelly started for Atlanta. Sid Smith, Schiel, and Stewart led the Chickas offense, while Jenkins, Manning, and Cruthers contributed on defense and offense for the Crackers in a tense early season tilt.

Herbert Caldwell Memphis Tenn Dave Roth Crackers Chicks Kelly Notre Dame Russwood Park Chicka Roth Bis Chick Jenkins Strand Manning Sid Smith Mitchell Cruthers Papen Ebel Chestnutt Elbel Schlei Bibel Smith Bisland Moran Ramier McDermott I Manning Ealdwin Schiei Elsland Stewart Schier Lely Schiel Dunckel Rumler Atlanta Lee Williams Bidland Ramiér Allison George Schiel Ling Baldwin Lehier Telex H. Po. & Lee Willams E Moran Umier Rf Jenkins Manne Fas Ee Sibel Alligon O Dunckel Uthera Oth Merophis Agerfire Wiliams

Birmingham Loses After Early Batsmen Rally

In Chattanooga on June 7 Birmingham fell 6 to 3 as Unelta nooga batsmen hit Grimes early and late. Marshall shut Birmingham down after the first inning while Chattanooga tallied four in the third and a late run. Errors and stolen bases marked the game with Jones, Hemingway, and Caveny contributing key plays.

Chattanooga Tenn Grimes Birmingham Toe Marshall Kent Caveny Atolen Hemingway Nashville Venn Mobile Schmidt Rex Nash Ahteana Fick Perry Paulet Podge Street Northern Burke Dobard Flick Usihoun Stark Nashvile Calhoun Cobard Townsend Rogers Hoxers Ogers Street Pine Kerin Wiliams

Brooklyn Wins Doubleheader In Federal League Action

Brooklyn defeats Baltimore in a pair of tight games by scores 4 2 and 3 2 in ten innings. Seaton delivers clincher with bases loaded in the ninth of the first game, Evans plates winning run on a Texas leaguer in the tenth, as Morton battles Bender in a strong pitching duel. Kansas City tops St Louis 9 1 to take first in the league race behind Packard's win in a pitchers duel. Shaw triples and Goodwin drives in a critical run in the eighth. Other results noted as day’s action.

Brea Brooklyn Baltimore Seaton Morton Bender Kauff Evans RHE Smith Bailey Jacklitsch Owens Pratt Marion Upham Land Kamsac City St. Louis Kansas City Packard Davenport St Louis Runaime Shaw Goodwin FT Kansas City Hartley

Gainesville defeats Brunswick 4 to 2 in Florida baseball game

Gainesville scores four in the ninth through two errors by Hawkins and one hit by Brunswick to win 4 to 2 after a late rally. Moseley and Manchester secure the win for Gainesville while Hawkins takes the loss as Brackewick suffers three seventh inning errors.

Gainesville Fla Dromick Brunswick E Brunswick Hawkins B. HE Branewick Moseley Manchester Jordan Pire LaRocaue

Thomasville and Valdosta Battle In Muddy Nine Innings

Thomasville and Valdosta tied 2 to 2 after nine innings on a muddy field in Thomasville Georgia. Ery and Baker held the opposition with Baker pitching eight innings and Klving giving up three hits while Stewart and Coffey contributed key plays. Time reported as 4 55 with umpire Jepwins White.

Thomasville Valdosta Winkel Ery Baker Klving Stewart Coffey Monasy

South Atlantic Baseball Scores and Highlights

Savannah hosts Columbia in a 6 3 opener as visitors capitalize on errors and strong hitting. Charleston edges Augusta 5 6 in a late rally. Macon beats Albany 3 1 with key plays by Neild and Basham. Jacksonville downs Columbia 7 0 behind Pratt’s clean pitching and timely hitting.

Umpe Stratford Goes Fight at Birmingham Event

A garbled report from Birmingham Alabama dated June 7 describes a boxing or fighting incident involving an umpire or officials amid unclear text. The fragment mentions an eight dollar amount and suggests a chaotic scene with many spectators, but key names and outcomes are unreadable.

New Infielder Sought by Crackers As Lineup Takes Shape

Dick Jemison reports the Atlanta Crackers plan a fresh infielder to join Crockers, with President Callaway keeping details under wraps until official completion. Possible roles include third base or first base, affecting Hack Eibel and Rumler. Local managers await final word tonight.

Dick Jemison Sport-Lne Smith The Crockers Callaway Manning Humler Goehind Jenkins Hack Ethel McDonald Eddie McDonald Birmingham Barons MeDonald Crackers Mac Elbel Rumler Big Bill

Where They Play Today In Baseball Leagues

The page lists today’s matchups across multiple leagues with numerous city pairs. Southern and Federal League games span Atlanta Memphis Little Rock Birmingham Chattanooga Mobile Nashville Savannah Augusta Chattanooga Albany Seacon Boston Cinema Brooklyn Pittsburg Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Detroit N Y Cleveland Washington Kan City Baltimore and other regional pairings including Georgia Alabama and towns like Newnan LaGrange Griffin and Talladega.

New Orleans Birmingham Columbus Yori Anna Ana Jackville Cleveland Columbia Augusta National Federal ‘Cluba Chicago Boston Newark Kas Rt Brooklyn Goa New York Baltimore Ga-Als Clube i. A G. Telladece Kustaer Tsbs Southern League Atlanta Memphis Little Rock Chattan Mobile Savannah Albany National Teague Pittsburg Philadelphis St Louis Heaton Philadelphia Detrolt N.Y

Washington Triumphs Over Cleveland in Six-Run Win

Washington beat Cleveland 10 to 3 as Morton Rare lasted only six innings, Boehling allowed four first inning hits, Gallia shut out the visitors thereafter. Score by innings shows Washington taking control with steady offense and solid relief pitching. Batteries Morton Jones Coombe O Neill Boehling Gallia Henry.

Jantaen Starr Downey Morrayrt Maxer Jara Bcortumton Elwertsp Fincher Manitt Shiawte Towle R. New Orleans Iirrors Hardy Reilly Coyle Hiegina Covingcon Baker Edmondson Hendrys Elwert Knaupp Ring Frost Atruck Merrict Bagby Bagen Batamen Higgins Banes New Orleans Little Hock Errora Little’ Hock Rudderham and Breitenstein Senator

Baseball Scores From Various Leagues Summary

Fragmented standings from North Carolina and Virginia leagues across scores and postponements. Teams mentioned include Raleigh, Charleston, Ashville and Durm, American Association and International League entries with cities like Minneapolis Saint Louis Montreal Toronto and Rochester. Data shows mixed results and multiple abbreviations.

Waco San An Tiallan Galveston Hesum Houstin Few Biky Mt Porta Wort Newport Newe City Newark Butf'o Montreal Progi Rich'd Toronto Rochester

South Atlantic States Tennis Tournament Set for Augusta

Augusta Ga June 17 Special The eighteenth annual South Atlantic States tennis tournament for the country club challenge cup will be held in Augusta beginning Monday June 1 continuing through the week until completed Twelve cups will be awarded Three year trophy cups for men singles and doubles. Ladies singles winner gains the cup First and runner up cups awarded in men singles and doubles also cup offered for mixed doubles and consolation in men singles. The tournament open to all players with many cracks expected to compete A Thursday night June 17 gala in honor of visitors and players The 1924 finals saw Steelman Bain of Savannah defeat J K Orr of Atlanta in singles and Larter Orr of Atlanta defeat Waring Waring of Columbia in doubles Carter of Atlanta defended title

Augusta Frem Siagion Indy Steelman Bain Bavoonah J. K. Orr Atlanta Larter and Orr Atlante Waring Columbia GE. V. Carter

Talladega Powers Past Rome In Gripping Contest

Talladega advanced with a 8 4 victory over Rome in a lively game led by Sellars and Rich. Sanford faced heavy contact but kept pace as Talladega built a lead after early Rome bursts. Umpire Davern timed the 1:40 affair with Rome and Talladega players key in the scoring sequence.

Talladese Talladega Ala Rome Sellars Sanford Alis Rome, Sellars and Rich- Talladega Sanford and Baker Davern

Pell Defends Hermitage Cup in Virginia Tennis Round

Theodore R. Pell of New York defeats Carlton Smith of Atlanta in the Old Dominion tennis challenge round at the Country Club of Virginia. Pell wins 6-2 6-3 1-? to claim the Hermitage cup, adding to his two existing legs.

Richmond Country Club Virginia Theodore R. Pell New York Carlton ¥. Smith Atlanta

Mathewson Shoulder Pain Upends National Team Plans

Chicago June 7 Christy Mathewson star pitcher of the New York Nationals has suffered a painful left shoulder ailment that kept him from sleeping. Manager McGraw has had the famed hurler examined by a nerve specialist to determine a correction. McGraw believes with proper treatment Mathewson can regain his old form.

Chicago Christy Mathewson New York Nationals Han Menager McGraw McGraw Mathewson

Columbia Franchise Sold To League In South Atlantic

The Columbia franchise in the South Atlantic league moved toward a definite outcome as a company with 3060 dollars authorized capital obtained preliminary state papers. Promoters described the action as initiative with final effect tied to stock purchases by supporters. The Community Baseball Corporation of Columbia will carry the bid, with a decision on retention due by Wednesday night to South Atlantic league president Corrah. The Columbia club played Savannah under the control of the league.

Columbia Steels Community Baseball Corrah Savannah Igemus

East Lake Closed Two Days for High Handicap Golfers

East Lake will close Sunday and Monday to high handicap players while Druid Hills opens to Athletic Club members disqualified from the Southern tournament. Nelson Whitney, the three time defending Southern champion, was struck in the eye by a golf ball and will likely miss the Memphis meet and East Lake event.

Druid Hills Whitney Bart Lake Atlanta Athletic Club Druid Hills Club Athletic Club W. R. Tichenor Kélfer Southern Gulf Association Ute Ianta East Lake Prnne Harred Mr. Tichenor George W. Adair Druid Hills Golf Club Tha Playera Southern Nelson Whitney Wawa Avanta New Orleans Transiasiselpp Memphis

National League baseball highlights from June seven

In St Louis the Cards beat the Giants 8 to 4 as Bob Suelphin drove in runs in the seventh inning and overcame an early lead. Rixey and Burns worked for Philadelphia, while Hoffmann and Snyder for St Louis. Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 0 with Coombs taking the loss. Wagner and Gibson keyed the offense as Brooklyn plated nine, Pittsburgh nine, and a final 9 to 1 score.

Louis Radi Bob Suelphin En Louis RH. E Philadelphia St.Louis Rixey Rixey and Burns, Robinson, Perdue, Sallee and Snyder, PitwbureTates Paweral Pictabur Broonlys Ace Adama Bas Coombs Wagner Gibson Rh.e Brooklyn Pittsburg Coomba McCarty Adoma

Hawkinsville Tops Cochran in Eleven Inning Game

Hawkinsville defeated Cochran 6 to 5 in Hawkinsville Georgia today to open a three game series. The contest stretched to eleven innings with a key deep center hit by George Norris driving in Simms for the winning run after a score of 5 held from the sixth inning. Gheesling and Rhodes starred for their teams as Gheesling fanned 12 batters. The second game moves to Cochran tomorrow.

Tigers Babice Macon Outatt Albany Foster Neild Alton Hitchcock Basham Hatterise Aiten Wells Fouter Lauzon Hawkinsville Cochran George Norris Simms Gheesling Rhodes Brage Dickerson Jones Jordan

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